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Obituary- Melvin, Duane 2

Duane Gene ‘Blackie’ Melvin
Duane Gene “Blackie” Melvin, 86, Topeka, died Jan. 26, 2013, at his home. He was born May 4, 1926, at Topeka, the son of Glen C. and Manila M. (Stock) Melvin. His parents and brother, Dean, preceded him in death.

He graduated from Seaman High School and Washburn University. Duane served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Blackie played professional baseball from 1947 to 1950 and was drafted by the Cleveland Indians and played against Mickey Mantle. He had also played for the Topeka Owls. Blackie was voted one of the Top 100 Athletes in Topeka History by the Topeka Capital-Journal.

He taught and coached at Meriden High School, Emmett High School, Robinson High School, Rossville High School, Northern Hills Junior High, and Seaman High School. Blackie coached football, girls basketball, and baseball. The Kansas Coaches Association recognized him for winning more than 400 basketball games. Blackie also had 100 career wins in football and 100 career wins in baseball. He took various baseball and basketball teams to state competition. He retired in 1988 after 38 years. He continued to substitute teach for another 22 years. He was Seaman Teacher of the Year in 1982.

Duane was a member of the KNEA, Moose Lodge 555, and Topeka North Post 400 of the American Legion. He was married to Julia G. Wells on Oct. 11,1952, at Topeka. She preceded him in death on Nov. 15, 2002.

Surviving are his children, Diane L. Melvin of Austin, Texas, Donna D. Kirkwood and husband Chris of Topeka, Douglas G. Melvin and wife Debbie of Denton, and Duane “Scott” Melvin of Noblesville, Ind.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Jan. 31, 2013, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, Topeka. Interment followed in Rochester Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Duane G. Melvin Memorial Fund c/o Seaman High School, 4850 NW Rochester Road, Topeka, KS 66617.


DUANE G. “BLACKIE”
MELVIN
Duane Gene Melvin, 86, Topeka, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at his home.

He was born May 4,1926, at Topeka, the son of Glen C. and Manila M. Stock Melvin.

He graduated from Seaman High School and Washburn University. Duane served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He taught and coached at Meriden High School, Emmett High School, Robinson High School, Rossville High School, Northern Hills Jr. High School, and Seaman High School. Blackie coached football, girls’ bas¬ketball, and baseball. The Kansas Coaches Association recognized him for winning over 400 basketball games. He retired in 1988 after 38 years. He continued to substitute teach for another 22 years.

Duane was a member of the KNEA, Moose Lodge No. 555, and Topeka North Post No. 400 of the American Legion.

He was married to Julia G. Wells on Oct. 11, 1952, at Topeka. She preceded him in death on Nov. 15, 2002. His parents and brother, Dean, also preceded him in death.

Surviving are his children: Diane L. Melvin of Austin, Texas, Donna D. Kirkwood (Chris) of Topeka, Douglas G. Melvin (Debbie) of Denton, and Duane “Scott” Melvin of Noblesville, Ind.; four grandchildren; and seven great¬grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31, at Penwell- Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka.

Interment will be in the Roches¬ter Cemetery.

Duane will lie in state after 3 p m., Wednesday, at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7;30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Duane G. Melvin Memorial Fund, c/o Seaman High School, 4850 NW Rochester Road Topeka, KS 66617.

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